Leadership

Members of our Executive Leadership put their name, personal investment and their network behind our mission, working to change the lives of those who are most vulnerable among us. Leaders from cities across America are putting the well-being of our families, our employees and our communities first, and working together to raise critical funds and be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

Thank you for joining us in helping to save the lives of others through the mission of the American Heart Association. 
  

2022 Long Island Go Red for Women Chair

Kathleen Stanley
Senior Managing Director
Sterling National Bank

Kathleen Stanley is currently a Senior Managing Director at Sterling National Bank. With more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Kathleen is responsible for the Law Firm Banking, Non-Profit, Property Management, Municipal Finance, CRA, Support and Servicing HUB and Treasury Management groups. Prior to joining SNB, Kathleen led Treasury & Deposit Solutions for the East Coast for City National Bank and the Treasury Management sales team for Capital One's Northeast Commercial Bank. She launched the Treasury Management Department for both Empire National Bank (2008-2010) and State Bank of Long Island (2004-2008).

In 2009 she was recognized as one of Long Island’s 40 rising stars under the age of 40; and in 2007, as a Woman of Achievement in Banking and Finance by the Long Island Center for Business and Professional Women. In 2012 Kathleen was a Butterfly Award recipient at the Inaugural Girls Incorporated of Long Island Butterfly Awards Dinner and in 2014 as Woman of the Year for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island.

Kathleen has a BBA in Marketing with a minor in Banking and Finance from Hofstra University. She is also a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) and an Accredited ACH Professional (AAP). Kathleen is Immediate Past President of Hofstra University’s Alumni Organization and is Past President of Hofstra’s Zarb School of Business Alumni Association. She is a member of Hofstra University’s Women in Leadership and The Zarb School of Business Advisory Board. She is an avid supporter of the NSLIJ Katz Women’s Hospital, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island and St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

2022 Long Island Executive Leadership Team

Elizabeth Arato
Vice President, Group Director of Commercial Real Estate Lending
Signature Bank

Demetrios Frangiskatos, CPA
Northeast Assurance
Managing Partner
BDO USA, LLP

Cristina Givelchian
Senior Vice President
City National Bank

Jothy Narendran
Co-Managing Partner
Jaspan Schlesinger LLP
2021 Go Red for Women Chair

Patricia Santoli
Senior Vice President | Sr. Relationship Manager
Commercial Banking Group
Wells Fargo Bank, NA

Veronica Vega
Director of CRE
Loan Administrator SVP
Signature Bank

Christina Walsh
Partner
EY

Go Red for Women -
National Leadership Council, Chair

Angie Meoli
SVP, Network Strategy and Provider Experience
Aetna, a CVS Health Company